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G Meta Keywords

By Sinan Yorulmaz

Marketing & Advertising / SEO & Search Optimization

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

G Meta Keywords Review - In-Depth Analysis

G Meta Keywords is a WordPress add-on that helps you add keyword fields back to your content for SEO purposes. It simplifies the process of managing meta keywords.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.88/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 9+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

G Meta Keywords (GMK) is a simple but useful WordPress add-on that allows you to easily add the keyword insertion field removed from many Search Engine Optimization (SEO) enhancements for WordPress to all your content again.

Comparing to Alternatives

G Meta Keywords serves a niche need for adding meta keywords to WordPress sites, a feature less emphasized by many SEO plugins. It has several alternatives that offer similar meta keyword functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface for adding meta keywords.
Maintains functionality removed by popular SEO plugins like Yoast SEO.
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance.
Highly rated with consistent positive user feedback.
Supports multiple WordPress versions including recent ones.

Weaknesses

Has a known medium severity security vulnerability with no current fix.
Limited to meta keywords functionality without broader SEO features.
No pro version or advanced features available.
Potential compatibility concerns with latest WordPress versions due to infrequent updates.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 9 reviewers, users overwhelmingly appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness in restoring meta keyword functionality.

Positive highlights

"Excellent plugin!" - dviolante appreciates its return of meta keywords after Yoast SEO removed them.
"Excellent Plugin!!" - msminime finds it exactly what was needed.
"Great Plugin" - emesut highlights its simplicity and ease of use.
"Good plugin" - shashwathi notes it helps add more keywords for SEO.
"Works!" - pinielc confirms basic functionality works as expected.

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Security vulnerability related to stored cross-site scripting with no known fix.
Lack of updates may pose risks or compatibility issues.
No advanced SEO features beyond meta keywords.
No paid version limits feature expansion.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who specifically need to add meta keywords to their WordPress sites, especially those whose SEO plugins no longer support this feature.

Not ideal for

Users seeking comprehensive SEO solutions or those concerned about security vulnerabilities and requiring actively maintained plugins.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully supports adding meta keywords with a simple and straightforward interface, meeting the core need without cost.

Final Verdict

G Meta Keywords is a focused plugin that effectively restores meta keyword functionality for WordPress users, earning unanimous positive reviews for ease of use and reliability. It stands out for those who specifically require this feature, especially after its removal from popular SEO plugins.

However, the plugin carries a medium severity security vulnerability with no current fix and lacks advanced SEO features or a pro version. Users should weigh the benefits against potential security risks and consider alternatives if broader SEO needs or active maintenance are priorities.